Delaware vital records · Marriage Records
Delaware Marriage Records
How to get a certified Delaware marriage certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues marriage records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $25.00
- Marriage Certificate fee
- 2–5 weeks
- Processing time
- 4
- Offices issuing
- 4
- Counties
How to get a Delaware marriage certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Delaware office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 4 county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form ↗, a copy of your ID and the $25.00 fee to Delaware Health and Social Services - Division of Public Health, JESSE S. COOPER BLDG., 417 FEDERAL STREET, DOVER , DE 19901.
Delaware marriage certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $25
- Additional copy
- $25
- Rush fee
- NA (not mentioned anywhere on forms of website)
- Processing time
- “2-5 business weeks” according to VRO website, Delaware gov website does not mention processing time at all
- Rush processing
- NA (not mentioned anywhere on forms of website)
- Public after
- 50 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Authorized Agent
- Children
- Genealogists
- Legal Guardian
- Person on Record
Required information
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- Daytime Phone Number
- Groom Name Before Marriage
- Groom's Date of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Place of Marriage
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- State ID
- Work ID
Delaware Health and Social Services - Division of Public Health (DHSS-DPH)
- Address
- Delaware has 3 Offices of Vital Statistics: JESSE S. COOPER BLDG. 417 FEDERAL STREET DOVER , DE 19901 CHOPIN BUILDING 258 CHAPMAN RD. NEWARK, DE 19702 THURMAN ADAMS STATE SERV CTR. 546 S. BEDFORD ST. GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
- Mailing
- JESSE S. COOPER BLDG. 417 FEDERAL STREET DOVER , DE 19901 (website states written request should be mailed to this office)
- Phone
- (302) 744-4549
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- Monday to Fridays at 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m (all offices)
Skip the trip. Order a Delaware marriage certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a marriage certificate in Delaware: county offices
4 offices in 4 Delaware counties are confirmed to issue marriage records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $25.00.
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse S. Cooper Building 417 Federal Street, Dover | Kent | 302-744-4549 | $25.00 |
| OVS, New Castle County 258 Chapman Road, Newark | New Castle | 302-283-7130 | $25.00 |
| Northern Health Services
University Office Plaza - Chopin Building 258 Chapman Road, Newark · Health Departments | Newark | (302) 283-7100 | $25.00 |
| Thurman Adams State Service Center 546 South Bedford Street, Georgetown | Sussex | 302-515-3190 | $25.00 |
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Delaware marriage certificate FAQs
How much does a Delaware marriage certificate cost?
A certified Delaware marriage certificate costs $25.00 ($25), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $25.
How long does it take to get a marriage certificate in Delaware?
Standard processing is “2-5 business weeks” according to VRO website, Delaware gov website does not mention processing time at all. Expedited service: NA (not mentioned anywhere on forms of website) (NA (not mentioned anywhere on forms of website)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a marriage certificate in Delaware?
4 Delaware offices across 4 counties issue marriage records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Delaware Health and Social Services - Division of Public Health), or order online.
Who can request a Delaware marriage certificate?
Delaware issues certified copies to: Attorneys, Authorized Agent, Children, Genealogists, Legal Guardian, Person on Record. Records become public after 50 years.
What ID do I need for a Delaware marriage certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Driver's License, State ID, Work ID.
Can I order a Delaware marriage certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Delaware marriage certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Delaware Freedom of Information Act. Fees and processing times are set by Delaware and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.